After hundreds of online submissions, some from as far away as Australia, the 2017 World Rowing Championships pelican mascot is one step closer to having a permanent name. It's now up to the world to decide which one of these five names is best for the feathered friend:
To vote for your favorite, please visit: https://www.allcounted.com/s?did=s14mrop61muzp.
Voting will begin on Monday, January 9th and will end at 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, January 15th. The winning name will be announced in the 2017 World Rowing Championships electronic newsletter at 10:00 AM EST on Wednesday, January 18th. A press release will be sent out shortly thereafter.
ABOUT THE 2017 WORLD ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS
From September 23 - October 1, 2017, the World Rowing Championships, an international rowing regatta organized by FISA (the International Rowing Federation), will be held at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida, the only Grade A course in the United States and "where world-class athletes come to compete." In the 48 years of the event's existence, the United States has hosted only one other World Championships, in 1994 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
This weeklong event is held at the end of the northern hemisphere summer. In non-Olympic years, it is the highlight of the international rowing calendar. Rowing takes place in 21 different boat classes for both men and women. Our goal is to attract athletes, family, friends and fans from around the United States and the world, to attend this world-class event, and grow the following of rowing in the US. For more information, please visit WRCH2017.com